Parx Racing kicks off the week with a full card featuring competitive Claiming Races and a Maiden Special Weight. Here's our race-by-race breakdown, including our top picks and best betting recommendations for the day.
Race 1: Claiming – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $7,500
Post Time: 12:40 PM
Top Pick: (5) Namora at 8-5 is our winning choice with a strong 38% jockey win rate. (7) Swans Island at 8-1 has potential for place, while (4) Far too Foxy at 20-1 could surprise in the show spot.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 5/7/4
- Trifecta Box: 5/7/4/3
Race 2: Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards (Dirt) – $7,500
Post Time: 1:07 PM
Top Pick: (1) La Tache at 6-1 is a solid choice for the win. (2) Amalfi Lady at 4-1 and (6) Mo Town Annie at 5-1 will contend for place and show.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/2/6
- Trifecta Box: 1/2/6/4
Race 3: Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards (Dirt) – $12,500
Post Time: 1:34 PM
Top Pick: (7) Run Cory Run at 2-1 brings momentum, while (6) Bean Machine at 7-2 and (3) Takemetothemoon at 6-1 are solid bets for place and show.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/6/3
- Trifecta Box: 7/6/3/2
Race 4: Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards (Dirt) – $7,500
Post Time: 2:01 PM
Top Pick: (1) Catti La Belle at 7-2 is a good win candidate. (2) Solemn Oath at 4-1 and (3) Creative Copy at 5-2 round out the trifecta with value.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/2/3
- Trifecta Box: 1/2/3/7
Race 5: Starter Optional Claiming – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $26,000
Post Time: 2:28 PM
Top Pick: (5) Le Vin at 3-1 is our favorite for the win. (3) Checkitup at 5-1 and (4) Eddie W at 9-2 should be competitive in place and show positions.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 5/3/4
- Trifecta Box: 5/3/4/1
Race 6: Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards (Dirt) – $15,000
Post Time: 2:59 PM
Top Pick: (3) Shpilkes at 15-1 presents great value for the win. (7) It's Game Time at 7-2 and (4) Predominate at 8-1 are solid bets for place and show.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 3/7/4
- Trifecta Box: 3/7/4/6
Race 7: Claiming – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $7,500
Post Time: 3:26 PM
Top Pick: (9) Fast Bob at 9-2 stands out, with (3) Jebologist at 15-1 and (10) Mundo Mix at 8-1 close behind. (11) Justinspeightofit at 4-1 adds depth.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 9/3/10
- Trifecta Box: 9/3/10/11
Race 8: Maiden Special Weight – 1 Mile 70 Yards (Dirt) – $50,000
Post Time: 3:53 PM
Top Pick: (1) Tricolour at 5-1 is our favorite for this race. (5) Irish Wish at 6-1 and (6) Sunday Spirit at 5-2 are top place and show picks.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/5/6
- Trifecta Box: 1/5/6/2
Race 9: Allowance Optional Claiming – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $50,000
Post Time: 4:20 PM
Top Pick: (1) Ninja Prize at 6-1 is poised for a strong performance. (2) Bolt of Aurum at 4-1 and (9) Palm Island at 5-1 should place and show well.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/2/9
- Trifecta Box: 1/2/9/4
Race 10: Claiming – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $7,500
Post Time: 4:47 PM
Top Pick: (6) Lil' Late Luck at 6-1 could finish strong. (3) Annieworkstoomuch at 4-1 and (10) Fast Gal at 3-1 round out our top three.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 6/3/10
- Trifecta Box: 6/3/10/13
Final Thoughts
With a mix of value plays and well-matched Claiming Races, today's card at Parx Racing has plenty of opportunities for bettors to make an impact. Focus on Exacta and Trifecta boxes to capture some value across these races.
